Early Chelsea team news: Two players set to return v Leeds United
Leeds United will face Chelsea in a crucial Premier League clash on Wednesday (10 May) at Elland Road.
The Whites are heading into this game on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal and need to return to winning ways to keep their survival hopes alive.
Ahead of the match, Tomas Tuchel has confirmed that Chelsea duo Jorginho and N’Golo Kante are close to returning to the squad, but he is not sure whether they will face Leeds.
“We are fighting for Jorginho and fighting for N’Golo for tomorrow but it will be close but I don’t know if we make it,” said Tuchel as quoted by Football London.
Must win
The news has come as a big boost for the Blues. Jorginho has returned to training last week as he missed the match against Wolves.
Kante last started against Manchester United at Old Trafford where picked up an injury during the draw and has been unable to make a squad since.
Chelsea are going through a poor run of form at the moment, having picked up just one win in their last five games in the Premier League.
This is the best time for Leeds to grab a win and stay in the relegation fight.
The Whites can take inspiration from Everton who earned a 1-0 win against the Blues earlier this month.
Leeds will have to win their remaining games. After Everton sealed back to back wins in the Premier League, they have dropped out of the relegation zone.
Although it’s still very close, and the table can drastically change, Leeds must win their games. At Elland Road, they have to make it count.
Chelsea are certain to book a place for the Champions League spot next season, but this is a huge game for Leeds.
It will be difficult, but with fans behind, Leeds are capable of winning this tie.
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